Ghanaian footballer, Christian Atwu Twasam has reportedly been pulled out of the rubble alive and has been sent to hospital, according to multiple reports from Turkey.
Portuguese outlet A Bola reported on Monday evening that Atsu has now been rescued from the rubble and has been transported to a hospital after suffering injuries to his right foot and breathing difficulties.
According to the report, the former Chelsea and Newcastle attacker’s apartment collapsed after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake before 5 AM on Monday. Hours later, a 7.5 magnitude earthquake also shook parts of the country.
His club, Hatayaspor is yet to release an official statement about the reports.